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Wasilla, Ak, Us

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Managed Federal, State, and 3rd party food safety and quality compliance for six seafood processing plants.• Maintained 3 facilities to meet BRCGS, SQF and COSTCO 3rd Party Global Food Safety Initiative standards. Raised BRCGS grade standard from Grade C to Grade B in 1 year.• Trained Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) manager and internal auditor. Maintain 60 HACCP plans to assure safety in food processing of 6 million pounds of seafood per year.• Lead team of 15 Quality Control technicians performing 300+ food quality and compliance inspections per week.• Perform 80+ internal compliance audits, federal regulatory audits, and customer requested inspections per year.• Manage Seafood Processor, Waste Water, OSHA, and Department of Commerce permits and requirements.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

• Managed $900K annual Operations and Maintenance budget• Created cost estimates for off-site travel, training, and lodging• Created and briefed Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly Budget Reviews• Maintained knowledge and compliance with Joint Travel Regulations• Coordinated with outside contracting to acquire $7K software licensing and equipment• Validated travel for 100+ personnel annually through Defense Travel System and entered funding as received in DEAMS, ABSS, and FMSuites.• Managed $140K Government Purchase Card program

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

Performed Government Service Security Officer (GSSO) duties for dynamic exercise unit with constant changing Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements.• Maintain Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information access• Led team of 3 Government Service Security Officers in providing Personal, Physical, and Information Systems Security.• Implemented construction, monitoring, access, utilization policy/procedures for 6 classified secret-and-higher facilities. • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures and security policies.• Create Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) for security and coordinate with higher level DoD agencies for approval and implementation.• Coordinate with DoD and Allied Nations security offices for security and access for Foreign Nationals during exercise events.• Investigate and analyze security infractions and make recommendations on prevention reported to security authority for resolution.• Instruct, Brief, and Debrief 400+ personnel annually on Security Programs and requirements.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

• Led and directed 150 members in executing daily flying mission critical to National Defense. • Professionally developed members across 8 different job specialties.• Directed daily and long-term projects and performance in accordance with Commanders strategic-level mission statement and vision.• Oversaw Manpower acquisition: Forecasted gains/losses of personnel and worked with outside staffing agencies to assure the appropriate mix of personnel skillsets.• Directed priorities and performance objectives for various sections within the organization to include Mobility and Readiness, Training, Strategic Operations, Tactical Employment, and Aircrew Record Maintenance.• Managed administrative oversight of organization members: - Performed Annual Reviews - Set/Enforced disciplinary standards - Coordinated Professional training and advancement - Led organizations Performance Recognition and Awards programSkills and Knowledge• Resource Allocation• Human resources modeling• Leadership techniques and Team Dynamic management• Coordination of people and resources• Active Listening• Public Speaking/Teaching/Briefing

Beale Afb, Ca

• Directed Daily Operations for 153 Personnel across 7 offices with 4 aircrew specialties.• Managed Daily Flight Operations - 13 Flights Per day - Trained and produced 150 Mission Ready Crews• Director of Training - Provided training and Final Evaluation of graduate students prior to combat deployment.• Led team of 8 front-line supervisors to provide 20 hour daily operations 6 days/week.

Beale Afb, Ca

• Provided 1300+ hours of in-flight operation of a suite of cameras, sensors, radios, and computers to perform surveillance and reconnaissance functions in austere conditions.• Performed in-flight repairs, equipment optimization, and analysis to provide the customer with an immediate product on over 170 missions in Afghanistan.• Performed simultaneous data entry, sensor operation, and radio operation with multiple customers on up to 5 radio frequencies and internet relay chat.• ISR Sensor Operator• Full Motion Video Operator• Communications Suite Management - 5 Radio Systems • Tactical Air to Ground and Satellite operator• Real-Time Video ExploitationSkills• Steady and decisive under pressure - Real-time decisions making that affects life, health, and security of personnel and equipment• Flexibility and decisive actions when warranted• Multi-tasking and situational awareness and analysis• Team followership and leadership skills – Functioning as 4-person team in dynamic environment withfluid priorities

Offutt Afb, Ne

• Supervised 20 personnel Airborne Communications crew• Supervised/Managed 75 Technicians - Scheduled Crews/training for 3 rotating Alert Crews• Maintain and Repair in-flight Communications Suite for National Airborne Operations Center- UHF, HF, VLF, VHF, LF, and secure Communications systems• Automated communications processing equipment utilizing Linux based systems and Digital Small Switch network operations system.• INMARSAT Operations• Fiber optic network maintenance

Charleston Afb, Sc

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration W/Conc In Organizational Leadership

Associate Of Science - As, Management Information Systems, General

Associate Of Science - As, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology